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1. Nurse is talking with a new mother about meds that C. Ibuprofen
can be safely resumed now that she is no longer preg-
nant. All of the following medications are contraindi-
cated during pregnancy, but which one may be in-
gesting while breastfeeding without causing harm to
infant?
A. Lithium
B. Methrotrexate
C. Ibuprofen
D. Nicotine
2. Which statement by a client indicates an understand- A. My warfarin dose may
ing of self-care precautions when taking Warfarin? need to be readjusted
A. My warfarin dose may need to be readjusted when when i take a course of an-
i take a course of antibiotics tibiotics
B. I should expect pink urine due to metabolic bi-prod-
ucts of the dye used in this medication
C. Herbal remedies are fine, but i should take aspirin
without consulting my provider
D. I should eat spinach to increase my iron count if my
INR goes below 2
3. Male client tells the nurse he awakens once or D. Doxazosin
twice per night and has difficulty starting his urine
stream. He describes the symptoms as annoying.
Client providers examines him and notes an enlarge-
ment of the prostate. The client is sexually active and
doesnt want to take medicaiton that can interfere with
sexual function. What should the nurse anticipate the
provider will provide.
A. Silodosin
B. Transurethral prostatectomy
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C. Finasteride
D. Doxazosin
4. 50 year old postmenopausal client who has had a hys- B. Transdermal prepara-
terectomy, has a moderate to severe hot flashes and tions of estrogen therapy
is discussing estrogen therapy with the nurse. What have reduced side effects
will the nurse tell the client regarding the side effect
of estrogen therapy?
A. An estrogen progesterone product will increase side
effects
B. Transdermal preparations of estrogen therapy have
reduced side effects
C. Side effects of estrogen therapy are uncome among
women of her age
D. An intravaginal preparation may be best
5. Client has an infection caused by pseudomonas aerug- B. Aminoglycosides are in-
inosa, the prescriber has order IV piperacillin and to- activated by penicillins
bramycin. Why might the nurse question this combo?
A. This combination cause tendon rupture
B. Aminoglycosides are inactivated by penicillins
C. Aminoglycosides alone are adequate against
pseudomonas. There is no need to risk penicillian al-
lergy
D. Aminoglycosides increase the risk of penicillin aller-
gy
6. Client with bronchitis is taking trimethropin/sul- C. Withhold the treatment
famethoxazole 160/800 mg orally 2x daily. Before ad- and notify the provider of
ministering the third dose, the nurse observes the the symptoms
client has a widespread rash, a temp and heart rate of
100 b/min. Client looks ill and reports not feeling well.
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1. Nurse is talking with a new mother about meds that C. Ibuprofen
can be safely resumed now that she is no longer preg-
nant. All of the following medications are contraindi-
cated during pregnancy, but which one may be in-
gesting while breastfeeding without causing harm to
infant?
A. Lithium
B. Methrotrexate
C. Ibuprofen
D. Nicotine
2. Which statement by a client indicates an understand- A. My warfarin dose may
ing of self-care precautions when taking Warfarin? need to be readjusted
A. My warfarin dose may need to be readjusted when when i take a course of an-
i take a course of antibiotics tibiotics
B. I should expect pink urine due to metabolic bi-prod-
ucts of the dye used in this medication
C. Herbal remedies are fine, but i should take aspirin
without consulting my provider
D. I should eat spinach to increase my iron count if my
INR goes below 2
3. Male client tells the nurse he awakens once or D. Doxazosin
twice per night and has difficulty starting his urine
stream. He describes the symptoms as annoying.
Client providers examines him and notes an enlarge-
ment of the prostate. The client is sexually active and
doesnt want to take medicaiton that can interfere with
sexual function. What should the nurse anticipate the
provider will provide.
A. Silodosin
B. Transurethral prostatectomy
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C. Finasteride
D. Doxazosin
4. 50 year old postmenopausal client who has had a hys- B. Transdermal prepara-
terectomy, has a moderate to severe hot flashes and tions of estrogen therapy
is discussing estrogen therapy with the nurse. What have reduced side effects
will the nurse tell the client regarding the side effect
of estrogen therapy?
A. An estrogen progesterone product will increase side
effects
B. Transdermal preparations of estrogen therapy have
reduced side effects
C. Side effects of estrogen therapy are uncome among
women of her age
D. An intravaginal preparation may be best
5. Client has an infection caused by pseudomonas aerug- B. Aminoglycosides are in-
inosa, the prescriber has order IV piperacillin and to- activated by penicillins
bramycin. Why might the nurse question this combo?
A. This combination cause tendon rupture
B. Aminoglycosides are inactivated by penicillins
C. Aminoglycosides alone are adequate against
pseudomonas. There is no need to risk penicillian al-
lergy
D. Aminoglycosides increase the risk of penicillin aller-
gy
6. Client with bronchitis is taking trimethropin/sul- C. Withhold the treatment
famethoxazole 160/800 mg orally 2x daily. Before ad- and notify the provider of
ministering the third dose, the nurse observes the the symptoms
client has a widespread rash, a temp and heart rate of
100 b/min. Client looks ill and reports not feeling well.
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